C280-12
Building on the durability and reliability of the C280 engine platform, Caterpillar is pleased to offer the C280-12 engine line. The core components are the same as the existing C280, including the latest in EUI fuel system capabilities and state-of-the-art ADEM™ A3 Electronic Control Unit (ECU) features. Caterpillar® products continue to deliver more available power while delivering outstanding fuel efficiency. You can also count on long maintenance intervals and worldwide Caterpillar parts and service availability.All C280-12 engines ratings are IMO II compliant. Engines rated at 3700 bkW and 4060 bkW, with aftertreatment, are IMO 3/EPA T4 compliant.
Air System
Advanced combustion design uses the optimum configurations and cylinder geometry for low visible smoke
Fuel Injection and Consumption
• Optimal nozzle geometry and electronic injection control for improved fuel delivery
• Electronic governing control unit minimizes fuel consumption and monitors engine operating parameter
• Electronic governing control unit minimizes fuel consumption and monitors engine operating parameter
Durability
Durable core engine design with over 100 million operating hours and thousands of engines sold
Reliability
• Market leading power to weight ratio
• Improved part load/part speed performance
• Improved torque rise capability
• Improved part load/part speed performance
• Improved torque rise capability
Cooling System
Cold mode start strategy and programmable low idle
Worldwide Support
• Global dealer network for unparalleled support
• Ease of serviceability and maintenance
• Ease of serviceability and maintenance